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Scene on the Aire and Calder Navigation, Leeds, Yorkshire, 1828 (engraving)
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Scene on the Aire and Calder Navigation, Leeds, Yorkshire, 1828 (engraving)
538579 Scene on the Aire and Calder Navigation, Leeds, Yorkshire, 1828 (engraving); (add.info.: Scene on the Aire and Calder Navigation, Leeds, Yorkshire showing shipping, warehousing and smoking chimneys in background. From History of the County of Yorks 1828. Hand-coloured engraving.); Universal History Archive/UIG
Media ID 38207120
© Universal History Archive/UIG / Bridgeman Images
1828 Aire Background Canals Chimney Chimney Stack Chimney Stacks Chimneys Chinmeys County Hand Coloured Leeds Navigation Shipping Vessels Warehousing Wharf Yorks Yorkshire Calder
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This engraving captures a bustling scene on the Aire and Calder Navigation in Leeds, Yorkshire in 1828. The intricate details of shipping vessels, smoking chimneys, and warehousing in the background provide a glimpse into the industrial revolution that was transforming England at the time.
The hand-colored engraving beautifully depicts the busy commerce and trade that took place along this important waterway. The sight of ships navigating through the canals, with chimney stacks billowing smoke into the sky, evokes a sense of movement and progress.
As you study this print closely, you can almost hear the sounds of activity echoing along the wharf and imagine yourself transported back to a time when transportation by water was essential for economic growth. The history captured in this image is not just about buildings or boats; it's about people working hard to build a better future for themselves and their communities.
Let this enchanting engraving transport you to a bygone era filled with industry, innovation, and ambition. It serves as a reminder of how far we've come since those days while also honoring the hard work and dedication of those who came before us.
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